Health – QPOL

Urinary catheters – not just uncomfortable but dangerous too

Mar 9, 2020

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A new antimicrobial coating for urinary catheters could significantly reduce pain and lower the risk of infection for its users. Dr Michael Bryant of the University of Leeds, Dr Nicola Irwin and Professor Colin McCoy explain their research on the coating.

Coronavirus shows how UK must act quickly before being shut out of Europe’s health protection systems

Feb 3, 2020

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Dr Mark Flear

in Health and Wellbeing

The threat posed by 2019-nCoV and the fragmentation of existing health protection systems caused by Brexit call for urgent assessment of cross Europe cooperation, say Professor Anniek de Ruijter of the University of Amsterdam, Professor Martin McKee of the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, and QUB’s Dr Mark Flear.

Vaping makes lung bacteria more harmful and cause more inflammation

Jan 13, 2020

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Dr Deirdre Gilpin and Professor Michael Tunney

in Health and Wellbeing

Is vaping less harmful than smoking? Dr Deirdre Gilpin and Professor Michael Tunney argue that exposing bacteria in the lungs to vape is likely to carry the same risk as exposure to cigarette smoke.

UK Standards for Public Involvement – Better public involvement for better health and social care research

Dec 6, 2019

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Dr Claire Kerr and Dr Karen McConnell

in Health and Wellbeing

A set of UK Standards designed to improve the quality and consistency of public involvement in research have been launched. They describe what good public involvement looks like and are designed to encourage self-reflection and learning.

Getting creative with health

Oct 10, 2019

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Claire Carswell

in Health and Wellbeing

The importance of the arts to health and wellbeing has been highlighted by multiple studies. Claire Carswell explains how research at Queen’s is exploring the use of an arts-based intervention for patients with end-stage kidney disease

Gosport must be a tipping point for professional hierarchies in healthcare

Nov 2, 2018

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Professor David Thompson

in Health and Wellbeing

All healthcare staff must be empowered to question the decisions of colleagues at every level and to have their concerns heard without reprisal, write Professor David Thompson and Professor Philip Darbyshire.